Sack Lunch: Cold Sesame Noodles | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles (see above)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup peanut butter, preferably chunky
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 scallions, sliced thin
• 5 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco
• 1/2 cup hot water